Coronavirus live updates: China pledges $10 billion to fight outbreak, UK confirms fourth case
China has allocated a total of 71.85 billion yuan ($10.26 billion) to fight the fast-spreading coronavirus, which has killed more than 800 people.
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Travelers are getting help in a fight against hotel amenity fees
There are efforts on the state and federal level to make hotel amenity fees more transparent for travelers. Hilton, Marriott, and Wyndham hotels had lawsuits brought against them in 2019.
Coronavirus live updates: White House commits $100 million; Royal Caribbean bans Chinese nationals; Fed flags threat
As of Friday, more than 31,000 cases of coronavirus have been reported, resulting in at least 636 deaths.
Antarctica registers hottest temperature ever at nearly 65 degrees Fahrenheit
Antarctica just broke its hottest temperature ever recorded at 64.9 degrees Fahrenheit as climate change continues to accelerate across the world.
What to expect from the Oscars: Top contenders, political speeches and pleas for diversity
Brad Pitt, Renee Zellweger, Laura Dern and Joaquin Phoenix are expected to take home top acting prizes at the 92nd annual Academy Awards on Sunday night. Speeches could focus on lack of diversity and politics.
Coronavirus adds to ‘dangerous days’ for Detroit automakers in China
The coronavirus extending factory shutdowns in China is the latest problem for increasingly “dangerous days” for the Detroit automakers in the world’s largest vehicle market.
Coronavirus cases slow in China for second day but it’s way too early to celebrate, top WHO official says
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the slowing rate of new cases is “good news” but cautioned the public not to read too much into the new data.
Ford names Jim Farley chief operating officer in leadership shakeup
Ford Motor President of Automotive Joe Hinrichs will retire and the company will name new business and technology chief Jim Farley as its chief operating officer, the company announced Friday morning.
‘Birds of Prey’ is ‘wildly entertaining,’ ‘the funniest comic book film’ since the first ‘Deadpool’
Current estimates for the film’s opening weekend hover between $40 million and $60 million, but the influx of positive reviews could push that number higher.
Coronavirus live updates: More stores in China close, Trump heaps praise on Xi
As of Friday, more than 31,000 cases of coronavirus have been reported, resulting in at least 636 deaths.
Canada Goose sees hit to 2020 profit, sales from coronavirus
Canada Goose Holdings Inc said on Friday lower store traffic in China and travel restrictions due to the coronavirus epidemic would impact its revenue and lead to a smaller profit in 2020, sending its shares down 4%.
China grows isolated as airlines cancel more than 46,000 flights amid coronavirus epidemic
International airlines are suspending China service as the coronavirus spreads and new travel restrictions take effect.